Indigenous students can access valuable funding opportunities through scholarships and bursaries from Athabasca University
Athabasca University is committed to accessibility and inclusivity and is proud to offer a wide range of awards and bursaries designed to support and uplift Indigenous students.
These awards are designed to help Indigenous students overcome financial and technological barriers and empower individuals to reach their educational and professional goals.
Awards for Indigenous learners, which can be accessed through AU's awards, bursaries and scholarships platform, include the following:
- AU First Nation Colleges Student Awards
- AU Indigenous Welcome Bursary
- Indigenous Graduate Entrance Bursary
- Indigenous Technology Bursary
- Indigenous Undergraduate Entrance Bursary
- AUSU Indigenous Student Award
- Carter Yellowbird Indigenous Bursary
- Harold Cardinal Essay Prize for Aboriginal Students
- Indigenous Award in Heritage Resources Management
- Indigenous Careers Award
- MEF Metis Scholar Awards
- Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship
Explore AU awards, bursaries, and scholarships
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AU awards and bursaries are funded in a variety of ways, including through charitable donations by members of the university community.
More information is available from the Financial Aid and Awards unit.
More awards and bursaries are available through the Athabasca University Graduate Students' Association and the Athabasca University Students' Union.